Digital BW, The Print

Danny,

I can recommend the Samsung 214T.  It is 1600x1200, dvi, and about $600.  I
wouldn't want to go larger than 21".  Even at 21", when soft-proofing I have
to put two smaller images side by side in the middle.  With two larger
images, the viewing angle may cause some visual differences.  I have a 15"
LCD to the side and behind for the Photoshop tool palettes.  You will need a
digital (dvi) card if you don't have one, but I just got a GEForce 7600 dual
dvi and VGA (PC Express) for my son for $100.  This combo works fine for
color and b&w, and you don't have to spend a fortune.

With an LCD, things are reversed from a CRT.  With a CRT it is low room
light.  With an LCD, it is brighter room light and a less bright image.
They all need to be calibrated with a colorimeter like the Spyder Pro
anyway.  Note that with a PC, only the dvi monitor can be calibrated, but
the second monitor is just for tool palettes anyway, so no big deal.  Hope
this helps.

Ken
www.kencarney.com


> -----Original Message-----
> From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Danny
> Raphael
> Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 7:13 PM
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Digital BW] LCDs for BW prints - what brand/model are you using?
> Looking for recommendations
> 
> I surfed the msg. archives. It's been awhile since there has been a
> thread of this nature. Models, technology and prices change so
> quickly.
> 
> Like many have done before me, I'm about to take the leap away from a
> CRT monitor to an LCD.
> 
> ==========
> 
> What brand/model and size LCD do you use specifically for BW work?
> 
> Would you recommend it?
> 
> What do you like/not like about it?
> 
> Lowest LCD dot pitch I've found is .256. DP on my CRT is .22? Seems
> like .256 is a step down, or does it matter?
> 
> ----------
> 
> Also, I would appreciate opinions on things like:
> * Among all the specs, features: Which do you think are important?
> * S-IPC panels: Better for BW than PVA panels or it don't matter?
> * Any other pearls of wisdom you are willing to share
> 
> ==========
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
>    ~Danny~
>